Wednesday, April 10, 2013

I totally love soup. This asparagus soup is a kind of Thai twist on a classic favorite. It makes a fantastic start to your dinner - or add some cooked chicken to it and serve with crusty Italian bread and you've got a wonderful meal!

Garden Asparagus Soup

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 meium onion, finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon red curry powder

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Zest and juice of 1 lemon

2 cups red potatoes, peeled and diced

3 cups chicken broth

1 cup lite coconut milk

2 cups asparagus, trimmed and cut to 1/2-inch pieces

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions:

Melt butter with oil in large saucepan. Add onion and salt and saute over medium heat until the onions are golden.